Thursday, December 9, 2010

Now I know why I joined the CWA!

I was very chuffed when I was invited to join the CWA (Country Woman's Assoc) and have enjoyed their meetings very much. BUT last night was their Christmas dinner, to which husbands were invited, and I managed an invite for James as well. Well, everyone brought a 'plate', some for main course, and some for pudding. And we ate, and we ate. The food was totally delicious, and very varied, there was certainly something for everyone! So I reckon that is why so many people join, it is in order to eat really well.

Today we went off to a new beach, halfway up the west side of the island, taking 2 friends with us, and meeting 2 more there. Well, I am sure it is the right spot for something, and it was very beautiful, but certainly at full tide, I could not find any fish with my bait. Diving with a snorkel and a spear, James managed to get a leatherjacket, and we came home with some Wrasse, but it was not a very productive spot. Having said that, I must admit that Dave caught a huge Flathead, on a very small rod, but I was on another rock, so missed all that excitement.We were also given some Australian Salmon that had been caught at North East River, so it was not a bad day, and the sun shone, for the first time in a few days, and the wind was light, so it was good to be out at the beach again.

3 comments:

  1. The dinner sounds like fun! They used to have something similar at the place I worked in Colorado. They called it a 'pot-luck' and everyone brought something.

    It really sounds like you and Dave have settled in well to the island.

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  2. I'm glad you had a good time. I'm still waiting to hear back from my sister with soap recipes.

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  3. Yes, I feel as if we have really put down wonderful roots in the time we have been here, and been accepted for who we are.

    I am still keen to try the soap, but I need to get a bowl first to do it in, so no hurry on the recipes, I need to wait for the next garage sale!

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